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The Mathematics of Imaging & AI (MIA) research group at the University of Twente investigates the use of AI in medical imaging and image analysis, as well as the potential to extract more information from existing data than is currently possible. According to Associate Professor Dr Jelmer Wolterink, developments in this field must be applicable in clinical practice. The fact that he is familiar with both the technical and medical worlds is a key factor in this.

Every once in a while, in a quiet corner of the TechMed Centre of the University of Twente, anonymous employees roll up their sleeves and donate a small tube of blood. Not to save a life today, but to provide real human blood for scientific research.

The Gisèle Pelicot case, the new Netflix series Adolescence, and the harmful effects of misogynistic influencers like Andrew Tate – violence against women is getting more traction in traditional media than ever before. Sadly, though, this increased awareness does not automatically translate into progress; globally, almost one in three women has experienced physical and/or sexual violence at least once in their lives*. That’s why, as part of their project, Communication Science students Carly, Ioanna, Leonie, and Nancy dove into the complex problem of violence against women in modern society.

Imagine this: you’re scrolling through TikTok, watching a few videos, and before you know it, you're caught in an endless stream of clips featuring men who claim to reveal how the world really works. Men who present themselves as strong and successful, surrounded by luxury cars, cigars, and bold opinions. For a moment, it might feel like they truly understand you. Like they’re offering a truth the rest of the world refuses to see. That’s the appeal of the manosphere: an online subculture where traditional ideas about masculinity, power, and women are repackaged into flashy, persuasive content.

You ask ChatGPT to rewrite a paragraph, get Spotify to generate a new playlist, or have Midjourney create an image for your presentation. Super convenient! In just a few seconds, you get exactly what you need. But behind these seemingly simple actions, massive data centres around the world are running at full capacity. Artificial Intelligence (AI) consumes a great deal of energy. But how much, exactly? And could it be done smarter? Researchers at the University of Twente believe it can.